US Bridges

Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.41 MI N from MD213 · Structure no. 200000Q-0002030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
1,333
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River is a steel culvert carrying Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFey Road
CrossesTrib. to Chester River
Location0.41 MI N from MD213
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20944, -76.04758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2024)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fey Road over Trib. to Chester River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.